Third-party tools such as the Bluetooth SIG’s Bluetooth Developer Studio supported by Simplicity Studio enables developers to auto-generate code for Apple HomeKit accessories and get up and running in less than an hour, according to the announcement.

Bluetooth modules including the new ultra-small BGM12x system-in-package (SiP) module feature integrated antennas and regulatory certifications allowing developers reduce engineering costs and time to market. In addition, designers also have the new Thunderboard Sense sensor-to-cloud kit to ease development.

Commented Riku Mettälä, Vice President of Marketing for IoT products at Silicon Labs. “We’ve invested significant time and engineering effort to ensure that our Bluetooth software complies with Apple HomeKit specifications. Developers who use our pre-tested solution will be many steps ahead along the path for iOS customers to use Siri voice control and the Home app to control their smart home products.”